Port Economics - 2nd Edition

Name: Port Economics - 2nd Edition
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Port EconomicsAuthor(s): Wayne K. Talley\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138952188, 978-1138952188\nSynopsis\nPort Economics is the study of the economic decisions (and their consequences) of the users and providers of port services. A port works as an \""engine\"" for economic development. This book provides a detailed discussion of port freight service users, such as freight water and land carriers, that have their ships and vehicles serviced and their cargoes unloaded by ports, as well as passenger services such as ferry carriers which are serviced by ferry passenger ports.\n\nThis text continues to enhance our understanding of port economics by exploring the economic theories, supply and demand curves, and the actual and opportunity costs relating to the carriers, shippers and passengers who use ports.\n\nThis new edition has been updated throughout. This includes:\n\nAn expanded discussion of container, break.